i have a chance to buy a more or less complete 409 thats unassembled but complete. heres the specs-BLOCK 3830814, HEADS 3819333, INTAKE 3830831, EXHAUST 3732793 & 3732794 ALSO 11-1 PISTONS&RODS, WATERPUMP, ROCHESTER CARB, CRANK, CAM, FLYWHEEL, TIMING COVER, HARMONIC BALLANCER, LIFTERS, PUSH RODS, 409 PAN ETC. CONDITION BLOCK CRACKED, HEADS ARE VIRGIN AND MAGNAFLUX AND CRACK CHECK GOOD, ALL OTHER PARTS LOOK GOOD-(love cut n paste )
heres my concerns...guy said block is cracked on the sides. even though it was cracked,it still ran.is this a semi easy fix?..or basically cant fix the area?..i looked up the numbers..i see the heads are truck ones,which im not concerned about.just the block kinda makes me leary.thx for any and all input...paul
heres my concerns...guy said block is cracked on the sides. even though it was cracked,it still ran.is this a semi easy fix?..or basically cant fix the area?..i looked up the numbers..i see the heads are truck ones,which im not concerned about.just the block kinda makes me leary.thx for any and all input...paul